A Green Thanks on International Plant Appreciation Day. My contribution for the Challenge

This is my post for the # CHALLENGE! Let Us Celebrate International Plant Appreciation Day to recognise the plants’ role in our Life & Earth’s Ecosystems. A Green Tribute to Nature’s Marvels!
(A challenge launched by Local Guide @TravellerG)

Subject1: I captured this green Peepal Tree in the premises of a famous Sampath Vinayaka Temple during my visit.

  • Hindus have worshipped the Peepal tree since the time of the Rig Veda." ( 1500 BC to 1000 BC).
  • Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under a Peepal tree, making it the famous “Bodhi Tree” (563–483 BC).
  • Human existence is profoundly connected to the well-being of trees, which may explain why trees are revered as deities in India. In many villages, you will find at least one large tree that is regularly worshipped and honored as the Village Deity.
  • In some communities, offering prayers to the Peepal Tree during marriage ceremonies and festival days is considered a sacred ritual.

Subject2: I saw tall trees with green canopy at the entrance of Indira Gandhi Zoological Park. I like to share the pics I take


Cheers!
PrasadVR

#InternationalPlantAppreciationDay #PlantLover #NatureLover

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Very interesting and insightful post for appreciating plants @PrasadVR
I too :heart: VIZAG ZOO :smiley:

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I’m so glad you love Vizag Zoo too! :star_struck:Thank you dear @TusharSuradkar ji for reading my post and for your kind appreciation and encouragement.

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Wonderful initiative, @ParsadVR! Celebrating International Plant Appreciation Day is a fantastic way to recognize the vital role plants play in sustaining life and maintaining Earth’s ecosystems. Your green tribute beautifully highlights our responsibility to protect and appreciate nature’s marvels. Keep inspiring others with your eco-conscious spirit! :four_leaf_clover::four_leaf_clover::four_leaf_clover::green_heart::green_heart:

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Very nice :slightly_smiling_face: photos

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nice sharing @PrasadVR In addition to having very vital benefits for environmental sustainability and producing clean air, it turns out that trees also have their own meaning in people’s beliefs. In Bali, Indonesia, trees are honored by being given a cover of black and white checkered cloth. By being given that mark, people will not dare to disturb the tree. It also seems to have a connection with Hindu religious culture. Amazing!

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That’s a very interesting post on the role of Peepal and other trees in our lives, thank you for sharing @PrasadVR ji

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Hello dear friend @PrasadVR
Thank you so much for dedicating your time to join my Challenge and present this beautiful post…
Very well conceived and published… really appreciate your efforts and dedication.

Yes, in Hindu culture, some plants like Tulsi is worshipped on regular basis… right?

According to Sanskrit Sloka, the Peepal Tree has the bottom referred to Lord Brahma, the middle to Lord Vishnu and the top to Lord Shiva…
Hope you might have heard this…

In many villages, you will find at least one large tree that is regularly worshipped and honored as the Village Deity.
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Ohh… this is something new for me, though I remember there was a Peepal Tree in my native village where many people used to gather in the morning for reading Newspapers and evening for discussions…
Of course, there are changes happening in this Kaliyuga…
Once again appreciate and thank for your involvement.
Best wishes with regards
:handshake::heart_with_ribbon::folded_hands:

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Hello dear fellow LG @apcomian
Thank you very much for your valuable companionship and kind support.
Your feedback is highly appreciated and thank you for the same.
May I request you also to publish a post supporting the International Plant Appreciation Day, please.
I’m sure that it will be interesting to join this Challenge, please.
Surely wait for your contribution.
Most sincerely,
TG
:handshake::bouquet::folded_hands:

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Ohh, I see…
Thank you so much for your valuable companionship and support - highly appreciate the same.

Can I humbly request you also to join us by publishing a post supporting the International Plant Appreciation Day, please - we will be highly excited to read it… please…
For any help, kindly tag me, I shall do the needful.
Regards with thanks,
Most sincerely,
TG
:handshake::bouquet::folded_hands:

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thank you @TravellerG for inviting me to join this movement. I will try!

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Thank you so much… dear LG friend @BudionoS
Eagerly waiting to see your post, please…
If you need any assistance, kindly let me know, please.
:folded_hands:

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Thank you @apcomian for reading the post and for your motivation.

Thank you @ShreyaMusings

Thank you @BudionoS , for your appreciation and for sharing the customs of Bali, Indonesia, and the beautiful way they honor trees.

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I am so glad you like my post @Ssiddharth2000 , thanks a lot for your kind words.

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The challenge topic is very interesting, and I’m delighted to contribute to it. I’m grateful for your appreciation and continued support dear @TravellerG ji.

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Once again, I’m grateful to you for this valuable support… very dear @PrasadVR
Regards with prayers
:folded_hands:

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